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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Meadowlands

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Race 4 - Post: 8:15 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 84 - Purse:$6500 - N/W $3,500 LAST 5 STARTS DASH FOR THE G NOTES - 1ST LEG STARTERS IN A CLASS HIGHER THAN N/W $6,000 IN LAST START OR W/O $55,000 IN 2016/17 INELIGIBLE HIGHEST EARNERS FROM 2 WEEKS RACE FOR $15,000/$10,000 ON 2/11
CONSORTIUM*CHOICES

# 6 RESTLESS 5/1
# 7 KEEP GOING 9/2
# 9 GIANT SLAYER 12/1

The pick this time is RESTLESS. With better than average win figures, Gingras should have this gelding in excellent position to win the affair. Deserves a shot given the successful win statistic he sports. When starting from the 6 slot, a better than expected win percentage has resulted. KEEP GOING - He's racing in good form, recording very strong speed figures. An excellent pick. GIANT SLAYER - The wagering panel saw this horse's name on a t-shirt. Call it our coffee house play, worth a small wager.

 

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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Miami Valley

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Race 8 - Post: 8:25 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 90 - Purse:$34500 - CLAIM TO FAME SERIES LATE CLOSER - CHAMPIONSHIP HORSES & GELDINGS CLAIMING $20,000 W/ALLOWANCES
CONSORTIUM*CHOICES

# 5 MOSEE TERROR 10/1
# 8 SAVAGE SEELSTER 8/1
# 4 CINDERELLA GUY 5/1

If you want a great play today, feast your eyes on MOSEE TERROR especially at 10/1. When the starter calls, race horses coming out of the 5 hole have more wins than you would expect. SAVAGE SEELSTER - He's competing in fine form, recording strong TrackMaster SRs. An excellent selection. Loved this gelding's last race. Ran a strong 88 speed rating. Major contender. CINDERELLA GUY - Can't forget based on TrackMaster SRs which have been outstanding (89 avg) recently. This nice horse looks tough considering the high class numbers. Don't toss out of any exotics.

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Delta Downs

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Race 3 - Maiden Claiming - 6.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $12500 Class Rating: 42

FOR ACCREDITED LA BRED MAIDENS, FILLIES THREE YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 121 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000.


RECOMMENDED*CHOICES


# 8 TIZBERRY WINE 7/2

# 11 CODAS LADY 8/1

# 10 INDIAN HONEY 5/2

TIZBERRY WINE has a strong shot to take this race. Ought to go to the front end and might never look back. The average Equibase class figure of 21 makes this one difficult to beat. CODAS LADY - This animal is highly ranked this group in earnings per start at the distance/surface. INDIAN HONEY - Should compete admirably in the pace battle which bodes well with this group.

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Gulfstream Park

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Race 9 - Stakes - 5.0f on the Turf. Purse: $125000 Class Rating: 113

GULFSTREAM PARK TURF SPRINT S. - FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD . FREE NOMINATION BY SUNDAY, JANUARY 15. $750 TO ENTER AND $500 TO START. $125,000 GUARANTEED. AFTER PAYMENT OF 1% TO ALL OWNERS OF HORSES FINISHING SIXTH THROUGH LAST, 62% OF THE REMAINING PURSE SHALL BE PAID TO THE OWNER OF THE WINNER, 20% TO SECOND, 10% TO THIRD, 5% TO FOURTH, AND 3% TO FIFTH. WEIGHT: 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF


RECOMMENDED*CHOICES


# 10 MONGOLIAN SATURDAY 7/2

# 11 POWER ALERT (AUS) 4/1

# 3 LONG ON VALUE 12/1

I give the nod to MONGOLIAN SATURDAY here. Overall the speed figures of this racer look respectable in this contest. In the upper half of earnings per start at the distance/surface in this field. Has very good Equibase Class Figures relative to this field - worth a look. POWER ALERT (AUS) - This one has been consistently racing well lately. Should best this field here, showing decent numbers of late. LONG ON VALUE - Has been travelling solidly in races of this distance, going 2 - 4 under similar conditions. Should be given consideration here on the basis of the numbers in the speed realm alone.

 

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Golden Gate Fields - Race #2 - Post: 1:02pm - Maiden Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $14,000 Class Rating: 70

Rating:

#3 DEANNS MOJAVE (ML=9/2)
#5 RON'S ANSWER (ML=7/5)
#6 REBECCAS IN CHARGE (ML=8/5)


DEANNS MOJAVE - I like the fact that this 1st timer's recent works have been over this track. This jock and trainer have a profitable return on investment when they join forces. This one's dam (Lady Deann) has a fantastic winning pct (100 percent) with first timers, so I expect a lot out of this animal. RON'S ANSWER - When this rider and conditioner team up you have to take a look. Bowen and Bonde have been terrific together. Sophisticated bettors will tell you that this horse has strong speed. Bowen comes to ride again after getting to know the filly in the last event. That 64 fig this filly registered in her last affair tells me she's a chief player this time around. REBECCAS IN CHARGE - Entered last at Golden Gate Fields in a race with an Equibase class figure of 81. Dropping drastically in class rating today puts her in a solid position right here in this race. A winning percent the likes of what Frey and Hess have achieved together is fantastic. Hess adds Lasix for the 2nd time today. This certainly could make the difference in this race. Horse's last race was at Golden Gate Fields. Finished sixth, but had a decent chunk of the win pool. Could be dangerous today.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 KOLOCHA (ML=8/1), #2 AUSTRIA (ML=8/1),

KOLOCHA - This runner will in all probability be way back as this bunch crosses the finish. AUSTRIA - The Brain always cautions me to keep away from thoroughbreds in sprint affairs that haven't hit the board in short distance affairs of late.


STRAIGHT WAGERS:

Bet on #3 DEANNS MOJAVE to win if you can get at least 3/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:

Skip

TRIFECTA WAGERS:

Box [3,5,6] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:

None

 

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Penn National - Race #8 - Post: 9:10pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $12,400 Class Rating: 72

Rating:

#3 GOLD CRESCENT (ML=4/1)
#11 TOASTEDMARSHMALLOW (ML=12/1)
#4 PICKY BITS (ML=3/1)


GOLD CRESCENT - I figure that this shorter trip should help this filly. This filly should be in fine form, this far into her form cycle. TOASTEDMARSHMALLOW - Trainer, Diaz, has been deliberate with this mare off the layoff. Look for a solid effort today. Sub-par performance in the last race at Penn National was due to the off-going (she finished seventh). Expect better in this event without a sloppy track. PICKY BITS - This horse should be rocking and rolling in the lane.

Vulnerable Contenders: #5 WHEREBLUEBIRDSFLY (ML=9/2), #8 SPARTAN'S BEAUTY (ML=5/1),

WHEREBLUEBIRDSFLY - I'd like to see more preferred recent showings with oddsmaker's morning line of 9/2. SPARTAN'S BEAUTY - You always believe this horse has a shot to cross the finish line in first, but she falls short most of the time.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:

Putting our cash on #3 GOLD CRESCENT to win. Have to have odds of at least 3/1 or better though

EXACTA WAGERS:

Box [3,4,11]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:

Box [3,4,11] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:

[3,4,11] with [3,4,11] with [2,3,4,11,12] with [2,3,4,11,12] Total Cost: $36

 

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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Aqueduct

RACE #3 - AQUEDUCT - 1:18 PM EASTERN POST

The Gander Stakes

8.3 FURLONGS WINTERIZED INNER DIRT TRACK THREE YEAR OLDS STAKES $100,000.00 PURSE

#5 BAVARO
#1 HAUL ANCHOR
#4 BOURBON EMPIRE
#3 CARRADINE

The race honors the career of Gander, a New York-bred, who spent almost his entire racing career of 60 starts in and around New York and New England. Bred by Angela Rugnetta, and owned by Gatsas Thoroughbreds, Gander was originally trained by Charlie Assimakopoulos, and then by John Terranova. In seven seasons, he made 60 starts hitting the board in 34 of those starts, earning $1,824,011. Here in just the 4th running of The Gander, #5 BAVARO is undefeated in a two race career to date, winning both in "POWER RUN FASHION." Jockey Manuel Franco was in his irons for that last win, 41 days ago here at "The Big-A," and is here in Ozone Park this afternoon for his 2nd ride, gunning for back-to-back "Circle Trips." #1 HAUL ANCHOR has hit the board in "POWER RUN FASHION" in four of his last five outings, including "POWER RUN WINS" in both his last start, as well as in his 4th race back.

 

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Woodbine Harness: Saturday 1/28 Analysis
By Garnet Barnsdale

DRF

Race 1 - $40,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool

Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

PICK 5: 8 / 2,3,9 / 1,4,6,7 / 1,3,5 / 1,3,7,8 = $28.80

EARLY PICK 4: 1,3,5 / 1,3,7,8 / 2,4,7 / 2,3 = $72

LATE PICK 4: 2,3 / 3,5,6 / 1,2 / 3,5,6,8 = $48

MEET STATS: 88 - 354 / $496.10

BEST BETS: 14 - 33 / $54.50

SPOT PLAYS: 11 - 32 / $56.60

Best Bet: D GS PESQUERO (1st)

Spot Play: DON MCWHITE (4th)


Race 1

(8) D GS PESQUERO won easily last time she dropped to this level. She should be formidable here. (4) KIWI FOCUS N scored a sharp win at a similar level last week. She is unlikely to get a comparable easy trip on the lead, but she is still dangerous. (6) HOT SPOT HANOVER gets along well with driver Macdonald and he returns here. (1) LOVETHEWAYYOULOOK should share off a following trip near the front.

Race 2

(9) LIFE STRIKES has recorded seven wins and she gets into this non-winners of three on an earnings allowance. She should be tough coming off a lifetime best score. (3) ABSOLUT SEELSTER wasn’t far behind in a similar class here two back; using. (2) WITHAHEARTTOMATCH won last time Henry drove and he returns here; consider. (8) PICK UP THE TAB can take a share racing from close range here.

Race 3

(4) SPORTSMANSHIP is sharp now and he could get the best trip in a race where it looks like any one of the seven entered could win with the right trip. (6) J JS DELIVERY was a great claim and he has been on a big roll, but these are tougher and he could be an underlay here. (7) TRACEUR HANOVER must be considered dropping from the top class; note he won off a similar class drop in November. (1) MACH CODE steps up off a sharp win. Consider him for the bottom of the exotics at a price.

Race 4

(1) DON MCWHITE was purchased by trainer Johnson for himself and a partner. He debuts for those connections here and has the ability to beat these; top call. (5) THE WAYFARING MAN drops and he should be tight enough now to make an impression. (3) PROVEN DESIRE raced well in this class last week. He’s a threat from close range here. (2) IDEAL JET should be good for another smaller share.

Race 5

(8) MUSSELSFROMBRUSSELS steps up off two solid wins for Auciello. A threepeat is within his scope here in his current sharp condition. (1) HALF A BILLION picks up Jamieson here and he should get a good setup for his late charge. (3) RESISTANCE FUTILE steps up off a win that was easier than it looks on paper; using. (7) CARACCI HANOVER class drops but he is in poor form. He will likely get rolled early by Henry. Its hard to say if he will be around at the finish.

Race 6

(2) READY ANY TIME has turned into a bit of a money burner, but she was beaten by a very strong winner last week and she does look best here. I’ll give her a cautious nod. (7) ONE TOO MANY was narrowly beaten by a rival that came back to win easily from the 10-hole; using. (4) DEVILS ADVOCATE will contend if she stays flat, which is always the main concern with her. (1) SWAN FOR DEE can be closer here if she gets a better start, but the rail is tricky at this track – especially for trotters.

Race 7

(3) BRINGHOME THEBLUE gets class relief and McNair back here. Expect a big try. (2) AUDREYS DREAM got bet like he couldn’t lose last week then he passed them all in the back 1/2. He is too sharp to ignore right now. (5) MACH ON THE BEACH was flying late last week; consider for exotics. (6) VEGAS ROCKS is also worth a look on the class drop.

Race 8

(3) ALWAYS A HOTSHOT should be within striking range here starting from a better post; top call. (6) MAJOR HILL comes off a sharp qualifier and he looks ready to roll for his debut for the leading trainer. (5) HIGHLANDBEACHYCOVE showed some ability last year and he is worth a look debuting for Cullen. (1) MIGRATE BLUE CHIP should be forwardly placed and stick around for a slice.

Race 9

(1) NICKLE BAG went a tough mile and just missed last week. He will likely get an aggressive steer in this short field and I’ll give him a slight nod over (2) ALEXAS JACKPOT, who will look to control things again and should go a long way on the lead. (4) THREE OF CLUBS will be first off the gate likely and he can stick around and make the ticket. (5) COMPANY MAN is in good form and comes off a decent try at this level. He is another to consider for the bottom of exotic bets.

Race 10

(6) JUSTICE JET has been too far out of position in his past two starts. Maybe Jamieson can wake him up starting from the best post here. (3) HUBBY NUMBER ONE closed into an accelerating late pace last week. He is sharp and fits well here. (8) ESCUELA comes off a sharp win in the top class at London on Tuesday; beware. (5) HLDONTGHTTOYURDRMS is likely to be much closer early here starting from the middle of the gate. He’s not out of this. (2) KINETIC KING moved early last time and tired late. Expect reverse tactics here.

 

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Meadowlands: Saturday 1/28 Analysis
By Derick Giwner

DRF

Race 1 - $25,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool

Race 3 - $25,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

Race 7 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

MEET STATS: 90 - 309 / $479.40 (-$148.60)

BEST BETS: 11 - 25 / $45.00 (-$5.00)

Best Bet: GRAVELSINMYTRAVELS (3rd)

Spot Play: MOONLIGHT RANSOM (1st)


Race 1

(2) MOONLIGHT RANSOM won three races in 2016 and all of them came here at The Meadowlands. He should be primed for a top effort in his third start back and faces a blank field. (9) ROCK STAR is stuck with a bad post but finds a field with plenty of potential early speed players to set him up. (7) TWINCREEKS JESSE has been racing ok of late and does drop a level tonight. (5) WINDSONG GORGEOUS would have destroyed this field a few years ago. Maybe he can turn back the clock.

Race 2

(3) VEGAS VACATION finally let loose a bit last week and was a sharp second behind Bettor’s Edge. He gets away from that foe tonight and looks like the one to beat now. (6) NATIONAL SEELSTER finished reasonably well from the back last time and is more than fast enough to defeat this group. (1) ROCKIN ROBERT has plenty of form but gets tested for class in this spot.

Race 3

(9) GRAVELSINMYTRAVELS went a nice mile to be second behind the classy millionaire Real Nice last time. This is a spot where he should take a picture after crossing the wire. (7) PRINCE PALANI has a couple of starts under his belt after some time off and should be ready for a strong effort. (5) SIR SAM’S Z TAM & (2) TINK AND TIGER both dropped to this level and raced better last week; using underneath.

Race 4

(5) THAT’S MY OPINION had a clean trip and hung badly in his first start back in the Surick barn. Against this listless bunch, there are no excuses for failure. (6) RESTLESS has been facing sharper foes in the claiming ranks and picks up Gingras now; interesting. (2) RELENTLESS DREAMER will get a nice check if the race goes in the 1:53 range, which it could depending on the weather. (1) GIDDY UP DELIGHT arrives for a high percentage barn and adds Brett Miller.

Race 5

(9) SPICEBOMB switches from conditioned races versus established veterans to the NW3 level versus his peers. While this field is somewhat better, he did win by open lengths at 1-5 in his last race in this class. (5) TANGO STAR moves into the Burke barn and gets Gingras in the bike; worth consideration. (3) MACHIAVELLI has come back from winter vacation with two wins to start the year. Tonight is a good test for him. (10) MAAJAACKKOBE can pop a big mile at times.

Race 6

(6) ASHLEY’S HUSBAND takes a meaningful drop in class and adds Brett Miller to the team. As long as he is within a few lengths in mid-stretch, he should be able to roll by late. (4) REAL NICE comes off a sharp win but lost Miller to the top choice. (2) MISSILE J is another that Miller opted off. Barn change tonight after selling in the Meadowlands Mixed Sale is interesting. (7) BARIMAH A has been racing well with Lasix added; definite threat.

Race 7

(4) DOCTOR BUTCH raced ok while at Yonkers but tends to pick up his game on the big track. I’m looking for him to leave hard and wind up sitting a cozy pocket trip behind (7) ONTARIO SUCCESS, who added Gingras and put up a 1:50 1/5 score a week ago. (1) SI SEMALU basically took the week off last Saturday. I’m not sure he can win but an exotics spot seems possible. (2) HILLBILLY HANOVER is very sharp right now. He should eclipse the $900K earnings plateau this week.

Race 8

(6) PREPARTY has a win and a second against better here in his last four starts, but was disqualified for going inside the pylons and still fits this condition. This is clearly his race to lose. (5) MY SPIRIT SOARS finally picked up a win and sometimes a little confidence goes a long way. (1) SPEED AGAIN has speed, Burke and Gingras in his corner. (4) TRUE BLUE HALL does step up from time to time.

Race 9

(6) CITY PIE just missed while trying to rally from seventh last week. There seems to be ample early speed to set up a winning rally. (4) RED SCOOTER moves in a few spots on the gate and could get a clear shot at the top. (5) JACKSON BRADY has been very consistent. (3) WHATAORSE came up with a pretty big mile last time and only lost by a couple of lengths. With a smoother trip he can do better. (8) SO TAKE THAT certainly has a chance but seems likely to be overbet with Gingras driving.

Race 10

(10) UNIX HANOVER goes from open claimers to age restricted foes tonight. The difference is huge and he should prove very tough. (7) PERSEVERANT moves into a solid barn off a winning effort; logical player. (2) LEGION OF BOOM makes the same move as the top choice and merits a ton of respect. (1) STAR GUITAR is another horse moving into a new stable, though ownership remains the same so you have to wonder if the move is on paper only.

Race 11

(2) HURRIKANE ALI is a bit of a flyer pick on my end. Now 5-year-old had high hopes a couple of years ago and he does get a big driver change to Gingras. It’s interesting that he can win this race and drop in class. (5) CALVIN B dropped and popped last time. He is more than capable of handling the class rise. (1) PANSFORMATIVE could be interesting if he gets aggressive early. (6) K-LEES SHAKENBAKE has a chance but has missed a few weeks with a scratched-lame line mixed in.

Race 12

(1) TIMCAT HANOVER showed speed, was shuffled and split foes with good energy in his return qualifier. In a field of mostly dull horses, he looks like a worthwhile play. (6) BORN OF FIRE gets a good post to work with this week and might be able to surprise. (8) CARLOS DANGER actually finished ahead of my top pick in a 1-20 qualifier; post hurts, though.

Race 13

(3) PEDRO’S DREAM has won his last two starts at The Meadowlands including one for this $10K claiming tag. It isn’t ideal that he hasn’t raced in six weeks, but the return qualifier at Yonkers was good enough to keep him sharp. (9) ALEX BULLVILLE has been racing well and seems likely to be the favorite with Miller taking over the lines. (2) DRUNKEN TERROR handled the class rise and poor post nicely last week; must consider. (10) FRATERNITY seems like an exotics player.

 

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Yonkers: Saturday 1/28 Analysis
By Matt Rose

DRF

MEET STATS: 19 - 73 / $97.50

BEST BETS: 4 - 7 / $15.70

Best Bet: LONE SURVIVOR (8th)

Spot Play: P H KENNY (1st)


Race 1

(3) P H KENNY raced pretty well last week showing speed at both ends; gelding draws well again and should be in line for a stalking trip. (2) GHOST PINE rallied well from off the pace in last and now makes his third start off the missed time; more is expected. (5) REASONABLE FORCE returns locally off a decent effort at The Meadowlands and he picks up Bartlett.

Race 2

(1) AMERICAN VENTURE couldn't fire enough off cover last out but he's raced well with better in the past and he benefits from the best post. (5) RONNY BUGATTI drops and moves in a couple of spots; logical. (6) MACHTU N took his customary early money despite being off a month and gave way on the front end; he's now back on consecutive weeks.

Race 3

(2) TYBER TYKE gave way on the front end last week when I touted him; I'll give him one more chance in this questionable field. (3) BURNING N makes his U.S. debut for Cushing off an encouraging qualifier; watch the board. (4) returns locally, now in a new barn, and he's got plenty of back class.

Race 4

(2) ESCAPE THE NEWS was a solid uncovered winner outbattling the pacesetter last out and he seems capable of repeating here. (3) BIG SURF lacks the class of others and Bartlett opted off but that was a decent effort last week; consider if the price is right. (1) SPORTSKEEPER gets much-needed post relief.

Race 5

(3) PASS THEM BY N was a solid second to a runaway winner and he can build off that effort. (2) FIVE CARD DRAW N raced pretty well last week off the month layoff and now he gets needed post relief; one to beat. (5) KID PK qualified well and certainly knows his way around this track.

Race 6

(3) CAVIART LUCA stormed home last week to upset for the second consecutive start and the sharp Burke trainee is inside what he has to beat tonight. (8) SOMEWHERE IN L A steps up to the Open ranks looking for five straight and he should be on the move early. (7) ROLAND N ROCK is a legit Open player; don't ignore him.

Race 7

(4) IN THE HUDDLE made a nice off-the-pace move last out to reach the leader but was outkicked late; improving gelding can build off that effort. (8) BLOOD BROTHER has come back sharp this year and is the one to beat despite the outside post assignment. (2) SPORTS BETTOR kept up pretty well last week and should be close up again.

Race 8

(3) LONE SURVIVOR gets class and post relief tonight and should be handled aggressively by Bartlett. (1) J T draws best and is usually in the hunt from spots such as this. (2) ELWELL has been just okay in his last two; move back inside helps.

Race 9

(6) BETTOR'S EDGE broke in his last Yonkers start, his debut for new connections, but he got things straightened out last week at The Meadowlands; classy veteran can handle these. (2) THEARTOFCONFUSION just missed last out in a needed start and can be tighter tonight. (3) BADIOU HANOVER raced well last out to follow up a game win; threat.

Race 10

(2) BETTOREVER double-jumps in class off a blowout win and he faces nothing special; Bamond trainee can repeat with Bartlett on the return drive. (3) BULLET BOB always has good speed, is always close up, but always needs more late. (8) CLASS SIX needs help from this spot but he's a player at this level and would be a big threat with a better post.

Race 11

(2) POLAK A was a solid second to a classy rival last week and the veteran seems overdue. (4) MAKE SOME LUCK gets needed class relief and should be more of a factor versus these. (1) SWEET TALKIN SATIN was ready to go right off the bench for Banca but he faces tougher tonight.

 

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Spot Plays

For Saturday

TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE

Aqueduct (1st) Tizquick, 3-1
(8th) Bass River Road, 7-2


Charles Town (6th) Holy Dixieland, 7-2
(8th) My Reward, 3-1


Delta Downs (1st) Dancing Tinkerbell, 7-2
(9th) Dawn in the Delta, 8-1


Fair Grounds (2nd) Uncommon Cat, 4-1
(6th) Ironclad, 4-1


Golden Gate Fields (3rd) Lucky Views, 4-1
(8th) Matter of Luck, 6-1


Gulfstream Park (4th) Jaunt, 7-2
(11th) Danish Dynaformer, 5-1


Laurel (4th) Anda, 8-1
(10th) Nicamore, 3-1


Mahoning Valley (3rd) Drama Princess, 3-1
(7th) Dodge City, 10-1


Oaklawn Park (2nd) Lotto Cat, 8-1
(5th) Spirit Grabber, 9-2


Parx Racing (1st) Congrats to Avie, 7-2
(9th) Chippewawhitechief, 5-1


Penn National (2nd) Divine Kitten, 7-2
(7th) Moon Vision, 3-1


Sam Houston (1st) Screamin’ Patriot, 8-1
(8th) Nex Hal Comin, 8-1


Santa Anita (1st) Via Fermato, 5-1
(10th) Panama Papers, 4-1


Sunland Park (2nd) Perfecta, 4-1
(9th) Doms Thunder, 4-1


Tampa Bay Downs (1st) High Heel Lady, 7-2
(2nd) El Banilejo, 8-1


Turf Paradise (4th) Topsana, 3-1
(7th) Pata Blanca, 4-1


Turfway Park (6th) Queen of Corona, 3-1
(9th) Harangue, 4-1

 

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Saturday’s six-pack

— Rockets 123, 76ers 118— Harden had 51 points, 13 assists in a fun game.

— VCU 73, Dayton 68— Rams are tied for first place in the Atlantic 14.

—* Monmouth 95, Quinnipiac 76— Are Hawks the best team in MAAC?

—* Louisiana Tech’s 2nd-leading scorer is out for today game at Middle Tennessee; he was suspended after the scuffle at UAB Thursday.

— Eldrick Woods missed the cut at Torrey Pines; when does this stop being a story?

— 2017 is the Year of the Rooster on the Chinese calendar; Happy New Year.

 

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Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Saturday, January 28, 2017 CB

(641) OHIO STATE VS (642) IOWA

Take: Over the total

Reason: Your free pick for Saturday, January 28, 2017 comes in college hoops as Ohio State heads to Iowa in Big 10 action. Ohio State doesn't bring its defense out on the road, off a loss at Michigan allowing 90 points. Ohio State is on an 8-1 run over the total and 11-5 over against a team with a winning straight up record. A very young Iowa team likes to run at home but they are not a strong defensive team. The Over is 8-3 in the the Hawkeyes last 11 games following a spread loss. Play Ohio State/Iowa Over the total.

 

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Red Dog Sports

Blackpool vs Blackburn Rovers

Bonus Play Blackburn -125

Blackpool 1

Blackburn 2

 

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Jesse Schule

Duke vs Wake Forest

Free NCAAB Play Wake Forest

The Duke Blue Devils have underachieved this season, but they are still expected to cover points on the road at Wake Forest. Coach K has banned the team from wearing Duke apparel, and the players have been told that they will not have access to the locker room until they start living up to expectations. There's no doubt that Duke will be motivated to get back on track today, but at what point should we stop expecting this team to snap out of it, and just conclude that this is who they are. Interim head coach Jeff Capel has lost three of five games since Coach K had surgery, and will remain in charge until at least mid February. The Blue Devils are 0-3 on the road versus ACC teams, while Wake is 7-2 at home. The home team has covered in 22 of the last 30 meetings between the two teams.

Take WAKE.

GL,
Jesse Schule

 

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Doc's Sports

Texas A&M vs West Virginia

Free College Basketball Prediction From Doc's Sports : Take West Virginia over Texas A&M (12 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28)

The Aggies haven't challenged themselves all year away from College Station. That being said, Morgantown is he wrong venue to try and get your first road win of the year. The Mountaineers are stifling on defensive and at home they are even better. Bob Huggins is getting the most out of his squad this year, and despite a few league losses the past week WVU is about as sound a team defensively and misc. as you can ask for. TAMU won't have an answer on offense to counter the pressure as well as the stalled guard play that West Virginia comes with.

 

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Stephen Nover

Clemson vs Pittsburgh

Bonus Play Pittsburgh

No talking to reporters. Total focus on this game. That's what's been going on with the Pitt Panthers ever since they were buried at home by Louisville, 106-51, this past Tuesday in the worst home defeat in Atlantic Coast Conference history. The Panthers desperately need this home win as they go on the road for three straight games following this matchup with the first two games being at North Carolina and Duke. Fortunately for Pittsburgh they draw Clemson, which is at low ebb, too, losing and failing to cover in its last six games. The Tigers have surrendered 75 or more points in each of those defeats. The Panthers had two losses of 15 plus points last season when playing their next game at home and responded with victories in both of them. They have four seniors headed by Jamel Artis and Michael Young. I expect them to step up here as does their coach Kevin Stallings. Certainly the Panthers are capable having defeated 12th-ranked Virginia, Big Ten co-leader and 22nd-ranked Maryland and Marquette, which just upset top-ranked Villanova.

 

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Rocky Atkinson

UTEP vs Marshall

Rocketman Sports FREE CBB Play Marshall -13 1/2

 

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Scott Spreitzer

UCF vs Tulsa

Bonus Play UCF

I'm taking the points with Central Florida on Saturday afternoon. The Knights were rolling along on a 7-1 SU run and sitting at 14-4 for the season before losing their last two games in close fashion. But I expect UCF to get back to their winning ways on Saturday. The Knights are nasty-stingy on defense where they have held teams to a 3rd best 59.4 ppg. UCF is the nation's best in FG percentage allowed at 34.8%, while holding teams under 30% from behind the arc (9th best). This is not good news for a Tulsa team that struggles at times with their shots, ranked 226th in the nation in FG percentage. Despite playing so well on the defensive end, the Knights have four players averaging more than 10 ppg, while Tacko Fall, A.J. Davis, and Nick Banyard combine for more than 24 rebounds per contest. As a a team, UCF owns a +15.4 rebound margin per game. I'm backing Central Florida plus the points on Saturday. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.

 

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Art Aronson

Nuggets vs Suns

1* Bonus Play Phoenix Suns

These Western Conference cellar dwellers played on Thursday and the Nuggets scored the 127-120 victory at home. The Nuggets have also taken two straight on Phoenix, including a 120-114 win back on November 27th, 2016. Note that with just 1:47 left on Thursday, Nuggets’ star Nikola Jokic went down hard. First scans came back negative and he had a scheduled MRI done on Friday morning. The Serb finished with 29 points, 14 boards and eight assists before the injury. If he is given the “green light” to go in this one, we are not expecting the big man to be anywhere near at 100% normal capacity. Combined with the “revenge factor,” the SUNS are definitely worth a second look on Saturday night.

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